mountain pass
Hahntennjoch
One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Imst
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
About Imst
Imst works well as a base: 10 minutes from Arzl im Pitztal, 19km from Ötztal Valley.
Imst is in Tyrol, Austria, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Arzl im Pitztal, about 5 km away.
Imst (German: [ɪmst] ; Southern Bavarian: Imscht) is a town in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol. It lies on the River Inn in western Tyrol, some 50 kilometres (31 miles) west of Innsbruck and at an altitude of 828 metres (2,717 feet) above sea level. With a current population (2018) of 10,504, Imst is theRead more
administrative centre of Imst District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Imst?
Within an hour or so of Imst: Hahntennjoch (8 km), Fern Pass (15 km), Ötztal Valley (19 km), Kuehtai Saddle (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Imst?
The nearest famous roads are Hahntennjoch, Fern Pass and Kuehtai Saddle.
Where is Imst?
Imst is in Tyrol, Austria, about 5 km from Arzl im Pitztal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,504
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Tyrol
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.2450, 10.7397
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Imst
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Fern Pass
A 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
15 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Ötztal Valley
A dramatic glacial valley stretching deep into the Ötztal Alps, where the 5,300-year-old mummy Ötzi was discovered near the Italian border.
19 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
Kuehtai Saddle
At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Zugspitze
At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Eibsee
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
35 km · about 40 min drive
historic highway
Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)
A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Imst
14 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
- Right hereFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
- 22 kmKuehtai SaddleAt 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
- 27 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
- 35 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
- 35 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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